May Foster had many charges over a long period, mainly for passing valueless cheques. She was also know as Caroline RadfordPrison record for May Foster, prisoner registered number 6913, giving details of the prisoner, her crimes and the dates and places of her trials.female prisoner, english speaking prisoner, may foster, caroline radford, false representations, uttering

John Ferrier was employed on the farm of the Sundermans. In July 1900 he shot Alice Aubrey, sister of Mrs Sunderman, at Dawson near Heyfield. She was shot in the back whilst hanging out the washing. Defence was temporary insanity which was hereditary in his family. He was found guilty and sentenced to death which was commuted to life imprisonmentPrison record for John Ferrier, prisoner registered number 39234, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, john ferrier, murder, alice aubrey

In May 1919 Walter Middleton, in the company of Francis William Hawken, assaulted and robbed Mr Le Souef, the Director of the Zoological Gardens. A bag was placed over Mr Le Souef's head by Middleton and Hawken struck him on the head with a weighted object. He was then robbed.Prison record for Walter Middleton, prisoner registered number 35144, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, walter middleton, robbery, dudley le souef

Thomas Brooks's had a long criminal career beginning in 1889 under various aliases. His crimes included forgery, imposition, horse stealing, and housebreaking (for which he received a sentence of 10 years). Most of his crimes were committed whilst under the influence of drink.Prison record for Thomas Brooks, prisoner registered number 22986, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, thomas brooks, horse stealing, imposition, housebreaking

William Clark, Arthur Oliver and William Hoare were captured in February 1919 whilst attempting to rob the bank teller of the Middle Park branch of the ES&A bank who was on his way to deposit a large amount of cash in Albert Park. Detectives had received information on the intended robbery and were waiting to capture the men who had surrounded the teller after he got off the train. Clark and Oliver appeared in court in March 1919 but Hoare did not appear and his bail was forfeitedPrison record for Arthur Oliver, prisoner registered number 35082, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, arthur oliver, conspiracy, attempted robbery

James Turpenny stabbed his wife Rose through the heart in June 1919. The couple lived in a squalid hovel in Spring St, often quarelled and both drank heavily. He was found guilty of manslaughterPrison record for James Turpenny, prisoner registered number 35082, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, james turpenny, manslaughter

Charles Turnbull is described as a half-caste. He committed offences of housebreaking, stealing and receiving, and broke out of both the Appollo Bay Reformatory in November 1912 and the Castelmaine reformatory prison in October 1918.Prison record for Charles Turnbull, prisoner registered number 33657, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, charles turnbull, escaped prisoner, housebreaking, stealing

Andrew Geoghegan, a bookmaker, was charged with illegally using an instrument on a woman, Louisa Margaret Heavey, in Hawthorn, November 1917. Prison record for Andrew Charles Geoghegan, prisoner registered number 34760, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.geoghegan, andrew charles, english speaking prisoner, abortion

In August 1917, Fenton, a police constable stationed at Ararat, conspired with Emma Dent and Edward Hewins (both posing as police constables) to defraud Amelia Cole of money. Following the birth of a child by Mrs Cole's daughter, Dent registered the birth improperly and then demanded money to keep it quiet.Prison record for Elcho Ryall Fenton prisoner registered number 34679, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, elcho ryall fenton, conspiracy, police crimes

In September, Robert Gardner, who worked in the pay office of the third military district, was accused, along with Joseph Farrie, of defrauding the Commonwealth Government by creating a fictitious soldier and drawing his pay.Prison record for Robert William Gardner, prisoner registered number 34754, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials. english speaking prisoner, robert william gardner, conspiracy to defraud

In December 1915 James McKnight was chased through the back streets of Fitzroy chased by Constables Preece and Phalp. McKnight, who had two American large calibre revolvers, shot repeatedly at the police, who returned fire. McKnight was finally apprehended after a struggle in which both constables were injuredPrison record forJames Joseph McKnight, prisoner registered number 34233, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, james joseph mcknight, shooting with intent

In May 1919 Francis William Hawken, in the company of Walter Middleton, assaulted and robbed Mr Le Souef, the Director of the Zoological Gardens. A bag was placed over Mr Le Souef's head and Hawken struck him on the head with a weighted object. He was then robbed.Prison record for Francis William Hawken, prisoner registered number 35145, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, francis hawken, robbery, dudley le souef

Following an investigation into the insolvency of the firm Brokenshire and Coltman, estate agents and auctioneers, both partners were charged with fraud. William Coltman received a non-custodial sentence but James Brokenshire was sentenced to four years.Prison record for James Job Brokenshire, prisoner registered number 35189, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, james job brokenshire, fraud

William Clark, Arthur Oliver and William Hoare were captured in February 1919 whilst attempting to rob the bank teller of the Middle Park branch of the ES&A bank who was on his way to deposit a large amount of cash in Albert Park. Detectives had received information on the intended robbery and were waiting to capture the men who had surrounded the teller after he got off the train. Clark and Oliver appeared in court in March 1919 but Hoare did not appear and his bail was forfeited.Prison record for William Tasman Clark, prisoner registered number 35081, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, william tasman clark, conspiracy, attempted robbery

Andrew Reeves was charged in June 1920 with attempting to murder Gertrude Clara Sexton by shooting her and then attempting to commit suicide by shooting himself. Watson was a partner in Mr Sexton's farm at Turriff in the Mallee. Watson and Mrs Sexton were planning to run away together. Prison record for Andrew R. Watson, prisoner registered number 35611, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, andrew reeves watson, wounding with intent, attempted murder

Vivian Bullwinkel, sole survivor of the 1942 Banka Island massacre. She began her nursing career in Hamilton, Victoria, before moving to the Jessie McPherson Hospital in Melbourne in 1940. She joined the Australian Army Nursing Service in September 1941 Seat in proximity to the Ballarat Prisoner of War MemorialVivian Bullwinkel, AO, MBE, ARRC, ED, FNM Her heroism, courage and humanitarian achievements are unique. Valued member of Soroptimist International Victoria Incvivian bullwinkel, memorial seat ballarat

This copy of the original was written by Lieutenant Hans Folter and Major Helmut Bertram. Hans who was captured Jan 22nd, 1941 at Solum near Tobruk North Africa along with Major Helmut Bertram. They were subsequently sent to Australia on the "Queen Elizabeth" and held prisoners of war at Dhurringile P.O.W Camp for German Officers, 1941 - 1947. This book describes life in P.O.W camp - recollections and sketches.Descriptions, recollections and sketches of life in P.O.W camp - Dhurringile. Donated by the daughter of Hans Folter. Monica Culen.Soft mustard coloured cardboard cover, with black binding on spine. 20 plus A4 pages. Ink sketches throughout book. This copy is written in German. Chronicle of the prisoners of war German Officers in Australia.luftwaffe pilot hans folter, major helmut bertram, dhurringile, ww2 pow's

Part of a collection of photographs taken by unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Regiment in Middle East 1916 - 1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of large group of tribesmen in robes standing near date palms." Bedouin prisoners Palestine June 1917."

This book was compiled after an Orbost Historical Society bus trip to the site of the Prisoner of War Camp at Bete Bolong.This is a locally produced history book which is a useful reference for research into the history of Orbost.A 26 pp spiral bound book with a pale grey cover titled THE CURLIP NO 5, PRISONER OF WAR CAMP, Bete Bolong, Vic. 1943-1946. On the front cover in the top right hand corner is black sketch of a large paddle wheel with the P.S. Curlip in front of it. There is a coloured photograph of the view from the site of the P.O.W. Camp at the intersection of Bete Bolong and Buchan Roads.orbost-history bete-bolong ww11 prisoner-of-war-camp italian-prisoners

United States of AmericaUSA Prisoner of War Medal, minature with ribbon on a pin.numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft, pow, passchendaele barracks trust

The Ballarat Prisoner of War Memorial is by sculptor Peter Blizzard.world war, world war 1, warld war 2, pow, prisoner of war, peter blizzard

Prisoner of War ID badge. Stalag XVIII A. No 1510

Cased items 10 German, 4 RAAF and 5 Prisoner of War. plus a cigarette case made from Italian Dixie by a Russian prisoner. Tom Fiedler collectionMemories of traumatic period as a POW 7th Jan. 1944 to 28th May 1945. by a RAAF Air Gunner. Tom Fiedler Collection

Built in 1942-1943, the Thai-Burma Railway was a 415 kilometre stretch of railway between Ban Pong, Thailand and Thanbyuzayat in Burma. It was constructed by the Japanese using civilian labourers and prisoners-of-war. It is estimated that 90,000 labourers and more than 12,000 POW’s died during construction of the railway.This is a commemorative object highlighting the role of medical personnel during the war and its impact on them personally and preofessionallyThis dogspike and its attached sleeper came from the Thai-Burma Railway. A dogspike is a rail fastening with a pointed end and a ‘plate holding’ head, giving the impression of a dog’s head. Built in 1942-1943, the Thai-Burma Railway was a 415 kilometre stretch of railway between Ban Pong, Thailand and Thanbyuzayat in Burma. It was constructed by the Japanese using civilian labourers and prisoners-of-war. It is estimated that 90,000 labourers and more than 12,000 POW’s died during construction of the railway. The dogspike was donated by Bill Sharp in 2014. It commemorates the Australian Medical personnel who became prisoners-of-war. they are listed on the plaque behind the spike.thai-burma, japanese, 1942-43, commemorative gift

The State Treason Trials took place after the Eureka Stockade.State Treason trials prisoners as depicted in the Mount Alexander Mail. eureka stockade, state treason trials, raffaello carboni, timothy hayes, john joseph

Medal was presented to Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221 2nd AIF POW of the Japanese. Refer..Medal with ribbon, 6 colours, medal in form of a cross with central map of Australia, 4 logo's around the cross, rear is engraved. "Prisoner of War" "Presented by the Clayton RSL 1993"medals, military, history

Memorial to Gull force who where made prisoners of War in Javapicture, ww2, army

Add fucntion and content from Access the Collection Ledger book page with prison record entry and three photographs of the prisoner.